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Compare renting and owning

Consider the costs, responsibilities, and flexibility of each option alongside your budget and expected length of stay.

What to compare

Renting

  • • Rent can change at each renewal, depending on your lease and the local market.
  • • Rent payments do not build equity in the home.
  • • Maintenance and repairs are generally the responsibility of the landlord.
  • • Moving at the end of a lease is usually simpler than selling a home.

Owning an Alta home

  • • With a fixed-rate mortgage, principal and interest payments generally remain consistent. Property taxes, insurance, and other ownership costs can change.
  • • Equity is the difference between the home's value and the outstanding mortgage balance. Paying down principal can increase equity, while changes in the home's value can increase or decrease it.
  • • Refrigerator, washer, dryer, and window blinds are included. Included features vary by community and home.
  • • A two-year limited warranty and a ten-year major structural warranty come with the home. Owners are responsible for maintenance, taxes, and insurance.

An example with an Alta home

The lowest estimated monthly payment on a move-in ready Alta home is currently about $1,725 a month*. Compare that figure with your rent alongside upfront costs, ongoing expenses, and how long you expect to stay. The comparison depends on the home and on your financing terms.

*Estimated Monthly Payment Disclaimer: Monthly payment estimates shown are for illustrative purposes only and are calculated at a 4.99% interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage with 20% down payment. The 4.99% rate is not an offer of credit, is not the annual percentage rate (APR), and is not available to every buyer. Property tax rates, HOA dues, and homeowner's insurance estimates vary by listing and community. Payment estimates include principal, interest, property taxes, HOA fees, and homeowner's insurance where applicable, but do not include private mortgage insurance (PMI), flood insurance, or other fees that may apply. Actual monthly payments and your actual rate and APR will vary based on your credit profile, down payment, loan program, lender terms, and applicable taxes and insurance at closing. These estimates do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, or commitment to lend. Alta Homes is not a mortgage lender. Please consult a licensed mortgage professional for personalized rate quotes and loan terms. For the assumptions behind a specific home's estimate, open the listing with "View home" and see the payment breakdown on that page.

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Questions about renting and owning

Is buying more expensive than renting?

The comparison depends on the home, financing terms, upfront costs, ongoing expenses, and how long you expect to stay.

Does a mortgage payment stay the same?

With a fixed-rate mortgage, principal and interest payments generally remain consistent. Property taxes, insurance, and other ownership costs can change.

Are there tax benefits to owning?

Potential tax benefits depend on your circumstances and applicable rules. A tax professional can explain what may apply to you.

What is home equity?

Equity is the difference between the home's value and the outstanding mortgage balance. Paying down principal can increase equity, while changes in the home's value can increase or decrease it.

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*Estimated Monthly Payment Disclaimer: Monthly payment estimates shown are for illustrative purposes only and are calculated at a 4.99% interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage with 20% down payment. The 4.99% rate is not an offer of credit, is not the annual percentage rate (APR), and is not available to every buyer. Property tax rates, HOA dues, and homeowner's insurance estimates vary by listing and community. Payment estimates include principal, interest, property taxes, HOA fees, and homeowner's insurance where applicable, but do not include private mortgage insurance (PMI), flood insurance, or other fees that may apply. Actual monthly payments and your actual rate and APR will vary based on your credit profile, down payment, loan program, lender terms, and applicable taxes and insurance at closing. These estimates do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, or commitment to lend. Alta Homes is not a mortgage lender. Please consult a licensed mortgage professional for personalized rate quotes and loan terms. For the assumptions behind a specific home's estimate, open the listing with "View home" and see the payment breakdown on that page.

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